KickAss Birth

Doula

Launched in 2005 as a local resource for Chicago parents, (originally www.hollyhelps.us), Kick-Ass Birth now supports new parents all over the world through videos, handouts, articles, and courses. I’ll take you beyond the practical suggestions (you’ll get that, too!) to get your hands dirty, and your habits changed as you begin to live your values.

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4 recommendations

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    Melissa Muro

    Shared on facebook.com

    We loved Holly and we loved her class. ... My husband & I have just added our birth plan, hospital registration and cord blood donating forms into our red folder of resources, putting the pictures of laboring positions in front, and packed it in our hospital bag. We are ready. Thank you Holly! And come on baby!!!

    Original recommendation
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    Alina B.

    Shared on yelp.com

    I took the 6 week series and utilized Holly's services for doula assistance throughout my birth. ... Holly and Natalie have also been helpful post delivery with answering random questions and provide resources around breast feeding and helping me know what is normal in the healing process. I attribute their support to having an informed and successful :) birth.

    Original recommendation
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    Katie P.

    Shared on yelp.com

    My husband and I took Holly's Birthing From Within Childbirth class and really enjoyed it. We both had read and connected with the book Birthing From Within so the class seemed like a natural extension.

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    I recently gave birth to our first child and throughout my labor I was able to connect with things that Holly had said and so was my husband. Even though she constantly told us that labor is unpredictable, I had some mile markers in my head from what I had learned and it was very helpful.

    I highly recommend this class! Thank you Holly :)

    Original recommendation
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    Glenda Singleton O'Connor

    Shared on facebook.com

    Holly provides amazing birth services! I took her Birthing From Within childbirth education class and her knowledge on the material was fantastic and she teaches with such ease and comfort, it was very enjoyable.
    I also used Holly for placenta encapsulation. Amazing!! I would recommend her to anyone.

    Original recommendation